Driving from Istanbul to Shakhty
Shakhty lies 1,163 km (723 mi) north-east of Istanbul, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 17 h 44 min without stops, over roughly 1,419 km (882 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Istanbul | Shakhty | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Russia |
| Population | 15.7 million | 221,312 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 112 m (367 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
What changes when you arrive in Shakhty
Crossing from Turkey into Russia: money changes from the Lira to the Ruble (RUB); the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
Where to book car hire from Istanbul to Shakhty
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Staying in Shakhty
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Common questions
How far is Shakhty from Istanbul?
1,163 km (723 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Istanbul; by road roughly 1,419 km (882 mi).
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Shakhty by car?
About 17 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Shakhty?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Shakhty?
The Ruble (RUB).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.